US Popularity Rank: 3900

Origin: African

Meaning: Free man; Farmer; Strong; My God is my oath

Charlize is a girl’s name of German and English origin. Interestingly, Charlize is recognized as another feminine version of the boy name Charles, meaning “free man” or “farmer” in German. While in English, Charles commonly translates to “strong.” The most famous example of this is South African actress Charlize Theron who was named after her father, Charles. Many also recognize Charlize as an Afrikaans name, a beautiful combination of Charlotte, meaning “free man,” and Elizabeth, meaning “my God is an oath.” Whether passing a name down between generations is your thing or not, Charlize is undoubtedly a lovely baby name with a sophisticated sound.